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Pound cake vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pound cake and Red cabbage

  • Pound cake has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Red cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 63% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Cabbage, red, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Zinc +95.5%
Contains more Copper +147.1%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +63.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Manganese +120.9%
Equal in Calcium - 45
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Zinc +95.5%
Contains more Copper +147.1%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +63.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Manganese +120.9%
Equal in Calcium - 45

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin E +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.9%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +363.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +480.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2147.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin E +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.9%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +363.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +480.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2147.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +249.7%
Contains more Fats +8625%
Contains more Carbs +627.8%
Contains more Other +135.4%
Contains more Water +249.4%
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +249.7%
Contains more Fats +8625%
Contains more Carbs +627.8%
Contains more Other +135.4%
Contains more Water +249.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25066.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4173.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25066.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4173.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5013.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +132%
Contains more Fructose +348.5%
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
16% 46% 39%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.6 g
Glucose: 1.74 g
Fructose: 1.48 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5013.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +132%
Contains more Fructose +348.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pound cake Red cabbage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 5.27g Pound cake
Protein 5g 1.43g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 0.16g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 7.37g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 31kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g 0g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 33.36g 3.83g Red cabbage
Fiber 0.6g 2.1g Red cabbage
Calcium 47mg 45mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 0.8mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 16mg Red cabbage
Phosphorus 140mg 30mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 243mg Red cabbage
Sodium 377mg 27mg Red cabbage
Zinc 0.43mg 0.22mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.017mg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.243mg Red cabbage
Selenium 5µg 0.6µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 56µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.11mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.064mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.069mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.418mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.147mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 42µg 18µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.012mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg 0.039mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.034mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.046mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.049mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.014mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.036mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.048mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.024mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Red cabbage
Trans Fat 0.192g 0g Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.021g Red cabbage
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 0.012g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.08g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Red cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Pound cake
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients
  2. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.